Treatment of Azolla pinnata, by drone, on TM Goodwin per KML, treatment polygons site map sent…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract (C66BD8) for invasive aquatic plant management services, specifically targeting Azolla pinnata treatment via drone at the TM Goodwin site. The contract, valued at $6,000.00, is scheduled to be performed between November 4, 2025, and March 31, 2026, with a focus on comprehensive vegetation control using Flumioxazin herbicide at a rate of 12 oz. per acre.

The contract requires the prime contractor to conduct aerial treatment over a single day, with potential for a second consecutive day contingent on weather conditions. The service scope includes precise drone-based herbicide application, with FWC providing the herbicide and the contractor supplying necessary adjuvants. Operational coordination will be managed directly with Regional Biologist C.J. Greene, and invoicing will be processed through the Invasive Plant Management Section in Tallahassee, with Kat Ethridge serving as the contract manager. The treatment will maximize acreage coverage within the specified timeframe, adhering to the detailed specifications outlined in the original request for quote.